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Constitutional Law
Plea Challenges BNSS Handcuffing Rule as Unconstitutional: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has asked the Central Government to respond to a petition challenging Section 43(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, which permits police to handcuff accused persons in serious offences. Read more
Supreme Court Refers Question of AYUSH–MBBS Parity to Larger Bench
The Supreme Court referred a larger bench the question of whether AYUSH doctors are entitled to parity in pay, service conditions, and retirement age with MBBS doctors. Read more
Alleged Surveillance of Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife to Be Examined: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court took note of an affidavit filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, alleging that she was placed under surveillance by the Intelligence Bureau and Rajasthan Police during her visits to Jodhpur Central Jail. Read more
Retired CISF Personnel Can Also Buy Liquor from CAPF Canteens: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that retired CISF personnel are entitled to purchase liquor from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) canteens under the Central Liquor Management System (CLMS). Read more
Civil Law
Supreme Court Seeks Madhya Pradesh HC, State Response On Refusal To Raise Judicial Retirement Age To 61 Years
The Supreme Court sought responses from the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the State Government on their refusal to raise the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 61 years. Read more
Can Contempt Proceedings Continue After CJI’s Pardon In Shoe-Hurling Incident?: SC Asks SCBA
The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) seeking contempt action against Advocate Rakesh Kishore for attempting to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai, questioned whether such proceedings could continue since the CJI had pardoned him. Read More
Govt Teachers Challenge App Over Privacy, Attendance Issues; Madhya Pradesh High Court Seeks State Affidavits
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the State and government teachers to submit affidavits stating whether they received and attended training to mark attendance on the “Humare Shikshak” app and whether network issues hindered them. Read more
Freedom to Choose Faith Is Fundamental, Bench Questions Anti-Conversion Law : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court raised key constitutional concerns regarding Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law, noting that in a secular nation, the freedom to choose one’s faith is a protected fundamental right. Read more
Delhi High Court: Indian Currency can be Seized under FERA, Appeals to High Court only on Questions of Law
The Delhi High Court clarified that Indian currency can be seized under Section 63 of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973. Read more
Corporate Law
President of NCLT Cannot Transfer Cases Beyond Territorial Jurisdiction: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held that the President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) lacks authority to alter territorial jurisdiction while transferring matters between benches. Read more
No Reason Centre Can’t Reconsider: Supreme Court Grants Relief to Vodafone Idea Over ₹5,606 Crore AGR Dues
The Supreme Court has permitted the Central Government to reconsider and reconcile Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues amounting to ₹5,606 crore for the financial year 2016–17. Read more
Bombay High Court Fines Litigant ₹50,000 for Bypassing NCLAT Appeal and Misusing Writ Jurisdiction
The Bombay High Court has imposed a ₹50,000 cost on Shripal Sevantilal Morakhia for filing a writ petition against an NCLT order despite his appeal being pending before the NCLAT. Read more
Arbitral Tribunal, Even if Formed by Family Elders, Must Follow Natural Justice: Madras High Court
The Bench of Justice Anand Venkatesh set aside a 2005 arbitral award passed by family elders in the Dadha business family dispute, holding that failure to afford a fair opportunity of hearing vitiates an award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Read more
NCLT Mumbai Approves Reliance Retail’s ₹170 Crore Plan To Acquire Future Supply Chain
The Mumbai Bench of the NCLT has approved Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd’s ₹170 crore resolution plan to acquire Kishore Biyani-promoted Future Supply Chain Solutions Ltd (FSCSL). Read more
Criminal Law
Jammu and Kashmir Court sentenced the father to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating his minor daughter
A Sessions Court in Jammu and Kashmir sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping, sexually assaulting, and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter. Read more
Karnataka High Court Holds That Copy of Passport Cannot Be Given To Third Party Under RTI Act
The Karnataka High Court held that passport information of an accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is personal and cannot be disclosed under the RTI Act. Read more
Is POCSO Act Gender-Neutral? Supreme Court Issues Notice, Stays Trial Against Woman
The Supreme Court issued notice on a petition by a woman accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy, challenging Sections 3(1)(a)–(c), 4, and 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012, contending that gendered pronouns “he” and “his” rendered the provisions inapplicable to female offenders. Read more
UP Court Refuses FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Remarks on Sikh Community
An Uttar Pradesh court has refused to direct the registration of an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks about the Sikh community. Read more
WhatsApp Message Can Promote Communal Enmity Through Implied Meaning : Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that even if a WhatsApp message does not explicitly mention religion, it can still promote enmity or ill-will between communities through its implied meaning. Read more
Arbitration
WhiteHat Jr Directed to Secure ₹80.35 Lakh Arbitral Award Owed to Ex-Employee : Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ordered WhiteHat Education Technology Pvt Ltd (WhiteHat Jr), a Byju’s subsidiary, to secure an arbitral award of ₹80.35 lakh granted to its former employee, Prashant Singh. Read more
DIFC Court: Law of Arbitral Seat Governs Arbitration Agreement, Even if Contract Has Different Governing Law
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Court held that the law of the arbitral seat governs the arbitration agreement, even if the main contract is subject to a different governing law. Read more
IPR
Use of “WOW Burger” Mark Restrained, Injunction Restored for WOW Momo : Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has set aside a prior order denying interim relief to WOW Momo Foods and restrained another entity from using the mark “WOW Burger.” Read more
Cadbury–Mars 25-Year Trademark Dispute Resolved with Diwali Gift for Schoolchildren: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has facilitated an amicable settlement between confectionery giants Cadbury and Mars, concluding their 25-year-long trademark dispute over the word “Celebrations.” Read more
Ad-Interim Injunction Granted Against Unauthorised Streaming Of Thamma: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has issued an ad-interim injunction restraining internet service providers and cable operators nationwide from illegally broadcasting or streaming Maddock Films’ new release Thamma. Read more
Family Law
Kerala High Court Rules Muslim Wife Must Return Mehr After Khula To Claim Maintenance
The Kerala High Court ruled that a Muslim wife who dissolves her marriage through khula must return the mehr (dower) before claiming maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Read more
Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Divorce, Rules False Allegations and Humiliation Constitute Mental Cruelty
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that a wife’s false allegations of alcoholism and persistent humiliation of her husband constituted mental cruelty. Read more
Husband’s Divorce Petition Dismissed for Trivial Complaints : Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court, in a recent judgment, dismissed a husband’s appeal seeking divorce on grounds of cruelty, observing that his grievances were trivial and resolvable through mutual understanding. Read more
Legal Updates
Lawyers Barred from Turning Off Video During Online Hearings Under New Rules : Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has framed the new Electronic Evidence and Video Conferencing Rules, 2025, which prohibit lawyers from switching off their video feed during online hearings. Read more
Bar Council of India Cautions Law Firms Against Unregistered Foreign Collaborations
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has withdrawn its August 5, 2025, press release and issued a revised notice following developments in the Madras Bar Association case. Read more
Mandatory Labelling of AI-Generated Content Proposed in Draft IT Rules: Centre
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the IT Rules, making it mandatory to label AI-generated or “synthetically generated” content. Read more
NLU Students Request Consortium to Respond on CLAT Application and Counselling Fee Reduction
Student representatives from NLUs across India raised concerns that the Consortium of NLUs has ignored multiple requests to reduce CLAT application and counselling fees. Read more.
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